Alastair Stewart is a freelance writer and mentor.

In 2013, Alastair founded DARROW, Scotland’s only dedicated forum for more than 200 up and coming writers. The magazine works predominantly with 16-35-year-olds to give them the tools they need to share their ideas, hone their craft and thrive as writers, journalists, and storytellers.

“Writing is as challenging as it is cathartic. Even in an age of such wonderful technology, ideas still come from within and to help people share them is a blessing.”

For the last four years, Alastair has taught English and History in Spain and prepared more than 400 students for Cambridge language examinations. He conducts writing and debate workshops, encouraging students to develop their writing style and passion for literature at all opportunities.

Alastair works as a freelance writer and journalist and has written extensively about Scottish politics for publications across Europe. He writes regular features on politics, culture and history as well as reporting on local news for some of the largest English-speaking publications in Spain.

In 2018, he joined Bremain in Spain as an assistant press officer and has been working to share its work with publications across Spain.

“Bremain in Spain is a fantastic force to expose Brexit for the jingoist crusade that it is. Real lives are in danger, and it’s fantastic to be involved with an organisation which knows that by confronting falsehoods and working together will we reverse this terrible obsession.”

In April, Alastair launched a petition to the House of Commons to introduce MPs for British citizens abroad and has received more than 1200 signatures.

“The EU is more than a high ideal. It’s a practical reality for thousands – I’ve lived in Spain, I’m engaged to a Macedonian, and I’ve always considered Europe a birthright.”

Alastair was previously a press officer at the Scottish Parliament and worked in public affairs. He remains an enthusiastic speechwriter for stakeholders in the public and private sector. He graduated from Edinburgh University in 2011 with a degree in International Relations.

He is an avid reader, has recently fallen in love with comics and wishes he’d created Flashman. He splits his time between Edinburgh, Macedonia and Spain with his fiancé and occasionally dazzles in the kitchen (although she questions this assertion…).

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Alastair Stewart is a freelance writer, journalist, and teacher based in Edinburgh and Almería. He regularly writes about politics, history, and culture for magazines across Europe.
He was formerly a press officer at the Scottish Parliament. He graduated from Edinburgh University with an MA in International Relations.
Alastair founded DARROW in 2013 to support new and emerging writing talent in Scotland around the world.
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Alastair Stewart is a freelance writer, journalist, and teacher based in Edinburgh and Almería. He regularly writes about politics, history, and culture for magazines across Europe.
Alastair founded DARROW in 2013 to support new and emerging writing talent in Scotland and around the world.
He graduated from Edinburgh University with an MA in International Relations.